| Identification | |
| Name: | tert-Butyl hydroperoxide |
| Synonyms: | 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane; Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide; Butyl hydroperoxide; cadox tbh; Hydroperoxide, 1,1-dimethylethyl; Perbutyl H; Slimicide DE-488; TBHP; tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water; T hydro; tertiary-Butyl hydroperoxide; trigonox; trigonox a-75; Trigonox AW70; |
| CAS: | 75-91-2 |
| EINECS: | 200-915-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 90.12 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H10O2/c1-4(2,3)6-5/h5H,1-3H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 170kgs |
| Density: | 0.94 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may explode if heated under confinement. Decomposition may be accelerated by traces of metals, molecular sieve or other contaminants. Incompatible with reducing agents, combustible material, acids. |
| Refractive index: | 1.386-1.388 |
| Water Solubility: | Miscible |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | clear liquid |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Color: | Water-white liquid |
| Usage: | Catalyst in polymerization reactions. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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